Darth Vader to appear at fall movie series kickoff Friday

A participant dressed as Darth Vader marches Aug. 31 in the parade for DragonCon, a science fiction and fantasy convention held annually in Atlanta. The “Star Wars” villain will appear at tonight's outdoor movie at the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum.

The 501st Legion, a group of “Star Wars” enthusiasts who volunteer in their communities, will have a costumed Darth Vader at the showing of “Spaceballs” for photos to help raise money in support of Children's of Alabama hospital in Birmingham.

Tonight's admission is $6 per group, but additional donations for the hospital will be accepted. Groups can consist of a maximum of seven people.

“Spaceballs” will be shown on the museum's 50-foot inflatable screen on the former site of the historic Queen City pool.

The outdoor movie series will continue through October, with admission of $5 per group. All movies in September will begin at 8 p.m., while those screened in October will begin at 7 p.m. The rest of the lineup for the fall movie series is:

- Sept. 13: “Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981, PG)

- Sept. 20: “Up” (2009, PG)

- Sept. 27: “Smokey and the Bandit” (1977, PG)

- Oct. 4: “Jurassic Park” (1993, PG-13)

- Oct. 11: “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes” (1978, PG)

- Oct.18: “Christine” (1983, R)

- Oct.25: “Ghostbusters” (1984, PG)

For more information about buying tickets, field trips and upcoming programs, call the museum at 205-248-4931, call Tuscaloosa 311 at 205-248-5311 or visit the museum's website at www.mwwtm.com.

<p>May the Force, and the Schwartz, be with you.</p><p>“Star Wars” villain Darth Vader will make an appearance at Friday's outdoor movie at the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum at 1901 Jack Warner Parkway in Tuscaloosa.</p><p>The 501st Legion, a group of “Star Wars” enthusiasts who volunteer in their communities, will have a costumed Darth Vader at the showing of “Spaceballs” for photos to help raise money in support of Children's of Alabama hospital in Birmingham. </p><p>Tonight's admission is $6 per group, but additional donations for the hospital will be accepted. Groups can consist of a maximum of seven people.</p><p>“Spaceballs” will be shown on the museum's 50-foot inflatable screen on the former site of the historic Queen City pool. </p><p>The outdoor movie series will continue through October, with admission of $5 per group. All movies in September will begin at 8 p.m., while those screened in October will begin at 7 p.m. The rest of the lineup for the fall movie series is:</p><p><b>-</b> Sept. 13: “Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981, PG)</p><p><b>-</b> Sept. 20: “Up” (2009, PG)</p><p><b>-</b> Sept. 27: “Smokey and the Bandit” (1977, PG)</p><p><b>-</b> Oct. 4: “Jurassic Park” (1993, PG-13)</p><p><b>-</b> Oct. 11: “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes” (1978, PG)</p><p><b>-</b> Oct.18: “Christine” (1983, R)</p><p><b>-</b> Oct.25: “Ghostbusters” (1984, PG)</p><p>For more information about buying tickets, field trips and upcoming programs, call the museum at 205-248-4931, call Tuscaloosa 311 at 205-248-5311 or visit the museum's website at www.mwwtm.com.</p>